I have the midtowns and they're very reminiscent of the old fattys--if you liked those, I can't imagine you not liking these

The stock frames also aren't THAT long.. I know nothing about slalom other than putzing around with a few moves, but those 80's are about as close together as you can get. Stock frame is also rockerable, so that's cool

my TRS with Blank liners in them are also crazy comfortable, but if you want these for slalom, you're gonna want something that you don't have to worry about things like soul plate bolts rattling free on, so... I think K2 is about your only option, other than maybe like USD carbons

Thanks BTW. I got them for Christmas. I haven't skated on them yet because I also got some Freeline skates at the same time (it's like a skate board for each foot with two wheels). I'm so completely in love with the Freelines now, that my inlines have gone to the side (just for the time being...new toy). Thanks, the K2's are almost as comfortable as the old Fatty Pros.